Album cover Quote by Shauna Cross
““What's coming out of the stereo is like a genre unto itself, a charming, fucked-up fairy tale that immediately breaks my heart in all the best ways. I stretch out on the floor with my ear parked next to the speaker, in a trance. I place the album cover over my face to block out any interruption as "I'll Be Your Mirror" seduces me. I immediately add the song to my mental list of top ten songs ever. And as I'm bobbing my head with dreamy abandon, I hear a voice. "Nice choice, DJ," it says. I slowly slide the album cover down past my eyes and look up. My eyes spy his shoes first--paint-splattered brogues. My heart stops when I look at his face. Pale skin, messy black hair, emerald eyes...Senor Smolder! He's eighteen, maybe nineteen. And no, my imagination didn't lie, he is just as devastating now as he was the first time I saw him. Only even more, because he just complimented my taste in music.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Personal essay on music listening, 2021
Immersive listening can evoke deep emotional narratives, turning songs into personal stories.
In simple terms: Music can feel like a vivid, personal fairy tale.
Key Takeaway
Allow yourself to be fully present with music.
Themes
emotion
immersion
fantasy
memory
Mood
reflective
dreamy
Type
personal
poetic
When to use this quote
- late‑night listening
- personal playlists
- creative writing
Key Concepts
narrative immersion
emotional resonance
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotions does this song awaken?
- How does visualizing music affect recall?
A Different Perspective
Intense focus may isolate from surroundings.
